What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disaster Caseworker position at New Wave People?
The Disaster Caseworkers will work under the supervision of the Disaster Case Supervisor.
The Disaster Caseworkers will coordinate directly with applicants to assist with preparing and submitting documentation to FEMA and other partner agencies to assist in recovery.
The Disaster Caseworkers must perform all work onsite, in remote locations as needed, and will be responsible for the following:
Conducting client outreach and completing intake processes for each applicant.
Conducting home and community visits with the applicants to provide on-going support and assistance in applying for and obtaining community needed recovery resources.
Developing Individual Recovery Plans that include applicant input and EMD feedback as needed.
Conducting follow-up visits to monitor and assess the effectiveness of services provided. Documenting comprehensive client background information, case history, updates, and progress towards Individual Recovery Plan in case files.
Preparing reports as requested by the Disaster Case Supervisor or EMD.
Document and consolidate data from detailed sources such as but not limited to timesheets, equipment records, and invoices. Assisting applicants in identifying and obtaining available benefits as well as social and community resources.
Serving as a liaison in identifying and obtaining available benefits as well as social and community resources.
Effectively communicating both internally and with the Recipient and Applicants.
Other duties as assigned
The Disaster Caseworker must have the following qualifications: • A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, economics, social work, or related field or an Associate's degree in a related field along with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience. • A minimum of one (1) year of experience in publicly facing case management. • Specific knowledge of FEMA's Disaster Case Management framework. • Knowledge of 2 CFR 200, 44 CFR, and the Stafford Act. • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. • Must have technical skills in analysis, business accounting principles, and knowledge of construction methodologies.
New Wave People is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
About the Company:
New Wave People
New Wave People, Inc. (NWP) is an established Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Minority, and Economically Disadvantaged (EDWOSB) business. We are recognized by diverse organizations for our many contributions to the business world and the communities we serve. We have been honored among the Top 100 Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States by DiversityBusiness.com. New Wave People provides professional contingent staffing for both short-term, or long- term assignments. Our clients may request one contractor from us, or an entire project team with management oversite. We offer a wide variety of personnel to government and corporate clients nationwide. NWP’s management team with over 130 years of staffing industry experience is very proud to deliver quantifiable results to our clients and our employees exemplifying our commitment to business excellence and community.
Company Size:
100 to 499 employees
Industry:
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Founded:
2000
Website:
http://www.nwpusa.com/
